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Abu Bakr Boys School

154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ

Abu Bakr Boys School is a private secondary-stage school in Walsall, Walsall, with a published age range of 11-16.

Private school Boys Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders Individual
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Ofsted ?
Did not meet all standards
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Individual
Age range
11-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Ofsted ?
Did not meet all standards

Overview

Knowledge, character and contribution organise the secondary education at Abu Bakr Boys School. Boys in Years 7 to 11 study in a setting where academic work is connected to conduct, self-discipline and character formation rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah. The five-year course has a religious and developmental purpose alongside GCSE preparation.

The academic programme covers the standard secondary subjects, with Qur'an and Islamic studies forming a substantial faith curriculum. An optional Hifz route is available. Citizenship, careers, visits and community projects add practical and civic dimensions, while the school remains separate from its partner technical college.

Admission is direct to the school. The place of Islamic study in the timetable, the Hifz option, GCSE combinations and assessment route all affect the experience a boy will have from Year 7. It is a particular model of secondary education, joining qualifications, religious learning and community service.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
54.5% grade 5+ in English and maths and 40.8 Attainment 8

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Walsall and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Abu Bakr Boys School, Walsall, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
40.8
Grade 5+ English and maths
54.5%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc entry
45.5%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Walsall and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Abu Bakr Boys School, Walsall, and England. 60 50 40 30 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-16
Headteacher
Mr Mohammad Ziaulqasimi
Pupil roll
75 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall
Postcode
WS1 4JJ
Area
Walsall

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Mohammad Ziaulqasimi

School contact

School phone
01922333786

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
info@abbs.sch.uk
Admissions phone
01922 333786
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Annual tuition for Years 7-11, including VAT, 2025/26.
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Year 7 is the normal entry point and in-year applications are considered when places are available. All new secondary pupils complete English and Mathematics entrance examinations; successful applicants then attend a Head Teacher interview with a parent or guardian. Year 11 entry is exceptional and has no separately published test format.
Admissions note
Applications are made directly for boys aged 11-16. All new pupils sit English and Mathematics entrance examinations and must achieve the required standard; eligible applications are considered on individual merit, with sibling priority and admission subject to available places. Successful applicants then attend a Head Teacher interview with a parent or guardian. In-year entry is considered when places allow, while Year 11 entry is exceptional. The policy was reviewed on 29 August 2025 and is due for review on 29 August 2026. Its current maximum of 100 pupils is a whole-school figure, not a Year 7 intake number.

Applications are made directly for boys aged 11-16. All new pupils sit English and Mathematics entrance examinations and must achieve the required standard; eligible applications are considered on individual merit, with sibling priority and admission subject to available places. Successful applicants then attend a Head Teacher interview with a parent or guardian. In-year entry is considered when places allow, while Year 11 entry is exceptional. The policy was reviewed on 29 August 2025 and is due for review on 29 August 2026. Its current maximum of 100 pupils is a whole-school figure, not a Year 7 intake number.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Required English and Mathematics standard

    New secondary applicants must sit the English and Mathematics entrance examination and achieve the required standard.

  2. 2

    Sibling priority

    Where eligible applicants exceed the places available, priority is given to siblings of pupils already attending the school.

  3. 3

    Individual merit and Islamic ethos

    Applications are considered individually and fairly, with families expected to respect the school's Islamic ethos.

  4. 4

    Available place

    Admission is subject to a place being available in the requested year group, including for in-year applications.

Admissions policy

Abu Bakr Boys School Admissions Policy

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Year 7 is the normal entry point and in-year applications are considered when places are available. All new secondary pupils complete English and Mathematics entrance examinations; successful applicants then attend a Head Teacher interview with a parent or guardian. Year 11 entry is exceptional and has no separately published test format.

Assessment route
Individual
Papers and stages
2 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths

    Year 7 and in-year entrance examination

    All new secondary pupils complete English and Mathematics entrance examinations and must achieve the required standard, subject to places being available.

  2. Round 2

    Interview

    Head Teacher interview

    Successful applicants and a parent or guardian are invited to interview with the Head Teacher before a written offer is made.

Published assessment components

English, Maths and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Interview

    Successful applicants and a parent or guardian are invited to interview with the Head Teacher before a written offer is made.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Main admissions intake

    First week of September

    No exact day is published.

  2. In-year applications

    At the earliest opportunity

    In-year admission is considered where places are available.

  3. Written offer

    Shortly after interview

    Applies to applicants who complete the application process and are successful at interview.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Contact the school and arrange a visit

    Register interest with the school office and arrange a tour with the Head Teacher before applying.

    Contact Admissions
  2. 2

    Submit the admissions form and documents

    Obtain the form from the school office and return it with the birth certificate, two passport photographs, proof of address and the most recent school report where applicable.

    Check how to apply
  3. 3

    Complete the entrance assessment

    All new pupils sit the English and Mathematics entrance examination and must achieve the required standard before a place can be offered.

    Review the entrance route
  4. 4

    Attend the Head Teacher interview

    Successful applicants attend with a parent or guardian before the final admissions decision is made.

    Review the admissions route
  5. 5

    Receive the written decision

    Written offers follow successful interviews; unsuccessful applicants may appeal in writing within 20 days of the refusal letter.

    Check the admissions policy

Official admissions documents

Admissions policy

Abu Bakr Boys School Admissions Policy

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
40.8 Attainment 8
GCSE results
63.6% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
54.5% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
3.50 EBacc APS

Inspection
View report
Did not meet all standards

Latest inspection: 27 February 2024

Quality of education
3
Behaviour and attitudes
2
Personal development
2
Leadership and management
3

Quick summary

  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-02-27. The reported outcome is: Did not meet all standards.
  • Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Abu Bakr Boys School handle admissions?

Abu Bakr Boys School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Abu Bakr Boys School?

1. Contact the school and arrange a visit: Register interest with the school office and arrange a tour with the Head Teacher before applying. 2. Submit the admissions form and documents: Obtain the form from the school office and return it with the birth certificate, two passport photographs, proof of address and the most recent school report where applicable. 3. Complete the entrance assessment: All new pupils sit the English and Mathematics entrance examination and must achieve the required standard before a place can be offered. 4. Attend the Head Teacher interview: Successful applicants attend with a parent or guardian before the final admissions decision is made. 5. Receive the written decision: Written offers follow successful interviews; unsuccessful applicants may appeal in writing within 20 days of the refusal letter.

When are the key dates for Abu Bakr Boys School?

Main admissions intake: First week of September. In-year applications: At the earliest opportunity. Written offer: Shortly after interview

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Abu Bakr Boys School?

Abu Bakr Boys School is currently rated Did not meet all standards following the latest published inspection dated 27 February 2024.